Daniel Gafford 2026–27 projection
Dallas MavericksF-CAge 28.0Current age in years, from his birth date.
+0.58
−0.62+1.80ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±0.93Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
1,245
479–1,792Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
63
21–82Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
19.7
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
73%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
+0.91Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
+0.49From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−4
−3
−2
−1
Avg
+1
+2
+3
19–2020–2121–2222–2323–2424–2525–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 27 | 1,195 | 55 | +0.77 | +0.06 | −1.17 |
| 2024–25 | 26 | 1,226 | 57 | +1.53 | +1.43 | +1.80 |
| 2023–24 | 25 | 1,814 | 74 | +0.65 | +0.97 | +1.22 |
| 2022–23 | 24 | 1,606 | 78 | −1.33 | −0.13 | −0.13 |
| 2021–22 | 23 | 1,444 | 72 | −0.33 | −0.15 | +0.01 |
| 2020–21 | 22 | 791 | 54 | −0.38 | +0.06 | +0.01 |
| 2019–20 | 21 | 609 | 43 | −2.27 | −2.79 | −1.78 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Traded from the Wizards on February 8, 2024
Mavericks teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Cooper FlaggFImpact +1.16Estimated minutes 2,317
- Max ChristieGImpact −1.44Estimated minutes 2,028
- P.J. WashingtonFImpact −0.53Estimated minutes 1,746
- Naji MarshallFImpact −0.31Estimated minutes 1,739
- Kyrie IrvingGImpact +2.64Estimated minutes 1,686
- Morez Johnson Jr.FImpact −1.54Estimated minutes 1,653
- Zaccharie RisacherFImpact −1.45Estimated minutes 1,380
- Santi AldamaF-CImpact −0.41Estimated minutes 1,341
- Tarik BiberovicFImpact −1.93Estimated minutes 927
- Sergio de LarreaGImpact −2.14Estimated minutes 862
›9 more on the roster
- Dereck Lively IICImpact +3.01Estimated minutes 820
- Marcus SasserGImpact −1.21Estimated minutes 720
- Caleb MartinFImpact −2.36Estimated minutes 378
- Moussa CisseCImpact −2.43Estimated minutes 319
- Jett HowardGImpact −2.48Estimated minutes 231
- John PoulakidasGImpact −1.54Estimated minutes 99
- Tobi LawalFImpact −2.40Estimated minutes 99
- Seth LundyG-FImpact −2.51Estimated minutes 90
- Dwight PowellF-CImpact −1.75Estimated minutes 0
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).